This tool configures how your PC talks to the outside world via Art-Net, sACN, or Pathport. It also handles multi-user sessions (allowing two programmers to work on the same show file simultaneously via two laptops).
The software includes a library of over 25,000 fixture profiles (from Martin, Chauvet, Robe, GLP, etc.). Avolites Titan Pc Suite
The guitarist's brother runs lights. He uses a laptop with a touchscreen and a Titan Mobile Wing. During the guitar solo, he taps "Shape > Spiral" and dials up the speed. No cue list required—pure improvisation. This tool configures how your PC talks to
Avolites Titan PC Suite has done more than create a product; it has cultivated a generation of lighting designers. By removing the financial barrier of entry (one can learn on the free software and output via a $200 USB dongle), Avolites has ensured that young designers entering the industry are fluent in the Titan language. This has pressured competing brands like GrandMA and Hog to similarly expand their PC ecosystems. In essence, Titan PC Suite is a testament to the maturity of the entertainment technology industry: the console is no longer the star; the designer's creativity is. By placing a stadium-grade lighting engine onto a student's laptop, Avolites has illuminated the path forward for professional lighting control. The software includes a library of over 25,000
The PC Suite acts as a server for the free Titan Remote app (iOS/Android). This turns your phone or tablet into a remote focus unit. You can select a moving light, walk to the stage, and control its position via your phone's gyroscope or touch sliders.
You cannot afford a console, but you can afford a $20 USB-to-DMX adapter (with limitations—only Avolites hardware officially unlocks DMX). You run the software in "Demo Mode" (releases DMX every 5 minutes) to practice at home.
The learning curve for lighting programming is steep, but the Avolites ecosystem has robust support.